Micracis swainei
Blackman, 1920
Micracis swainei is a bark beetle in the weevil Curculionidae, described by Blackman in 1920. The occurs in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario), the United States, the Caribbean, and Middle America. As a member of the Scolytinae, it is presumed to be associated with woody plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Micracis swainei: /maɪˈkreɪs swəˈniː.aɪ/
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Identification
Micracis swainei belongs to a characterized by small size and compact body form typical of many Corthylini bark beetles. -level identification requires examination of microscopic features including pronotal and elytral sculpturing, antennal club structure, and male genitalia. It may be distinguished from congeneric species by subtle differences in these characters, though published diagnostic keys are limited.
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Distribution
Recorded from North America (including Ontario, Canada), the Caribbean, and Middle America.
Similar Taxa
- Micracis suturalisCongeneric bark beetle with overlapping North American range; distinguished by differences in elytral and pronotal form
- Other Micracis speciesSmall, morphologically similar bark beetles requiring microscopic examination for separation